1. WHY ATTEND A SECTIONAL OR NATIONAL MEET ?

2. BROADEN ONE’S LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE
Different venues
Different meet formats
Meet administration may differ
The competition has “kicked it up a notch”
Opportunity to share “experiences” with others

3. EXPOSE ONE TO NEW IDEAS AND CONCEPTS
Meet entry rules may be different
“Scratch rules” may be different
Deck protocol may be different
Deck jurisdiction may be different

4. SHARPEN ONE’S SKILLS Swimmers may be faster
Execution of strokes and turns may be more proficient, and much faster
Reactions to starting commands may be different
Pace of the meet will be different
Adjudication of situations may be challenging

5. “GET US OUT OF THE SAME OLD RUT”

6. PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
Opportunities to work a different position
Work under different conditions
Work along with leaders in our sport
Opportunities to pick up “Pearls”

7. PROMOTE AN INCREASED AWARENESS OF PROFESSIONALISM
Opportunity to become part of a smooth running team
Feeling of accomplishment
“Pride in ownership”

8. RENEW OUR “EXCITEMENT” FOR THE SPORT

9. MAKE NEW AQUAINTANCES AND RENEW OLD FRIENDSHIPS

10. ENJOY REALLY GOOD HOSPITALITY !!!